Marvin Lewis has twice as many wins as the next-closest Bengals head coach, and took the team to the playoffs 7 times in 15 seasons. The Bengals had 7 playoff appearances in 35 seasons prior to Lewis' arrival. pic.twitter.com/6dQhceTZ8C

A topic we'll address later in @NFLGameDay: With the #Bengals planning for a fresh start on their coaching staff, Marvin Lewis plans to move to the front office, sources say. No head coach is more involved in personnel. A GM somewhere else?

Back to #Bengals coach Marvin Lewis. When I discussed his future with Lewis last night, he told me being a GM is “something I would listen to.” Both sides seem at peace with a new start. Keep an eye on ST coach Darrin Simmons as a possible replacement.

Regardless of how this plays out, Lewis putting this out this morning was best for all parties. Easiest for both Bengals and Lewis to move forward. Dragging this into January would have been a mistake.

This was never going to be a "firing." Too much respect on both sides. Parting of ways was always how it would go. Lewis took the guessing out of it. Anyone who has lived in this city and felt the toxicity for any amount of time of time knew this had to happen. https://t.co/8Z26NWeFXl